Footage captured at 'Ttoganjip' shows Pungja becoming emotional at the citizens' support, facing the controversy head-on from the Anyang episode to the Yeosu episode.
In a video titled 'Back to Yeosu' released on the YouTube channel on the 22nd, Pungja confronted the controversy directly while searching for the real restaurants in Yeosu.
As the video began, the production team piqued viewers' expectations by saying, '#Pungja #Ttoganjip #Mukbang Epic level of food pride explosion! We found an amazing restaurant in Yeosu again.' They then introduced Pungja's mukbang journey with the phrase, 'Enough with soy sauce marinated crab and grilled flatfish! Pungja was blown away by the recommendation of 'this' from real locals in Yeosu! Jeolla-do's flavors are amazing.'
Pungja firmly stated, 'I will confront the Yeosu episode,' and the passing citizens cheered, 'Go, Pungja!' Taken aback by the unexpected encouragement from citizens, Pungja showed a brief moment of emotion. Still, she cheered herself on, saying, 'Let's do it,' showing resilience even in a tense mood, which caught attention.
Reflecting on her trip back to Yeosu after three years, Pungja said, 'It's been two years since the first episode in Yeosu, and I've been visiting Ttoganjip for almost four years now. I've developed myself too. My speech has become more refined, and my palate has improved.' She also seemed aware of the past controversy, stating, 'Today, I will find the true restaurants of Yeosu more rationally and with more credibility,' pledging her resolve.
After visiting several restaurants, Pungja thoroughly conveyed the flavors and uniqueness of Jeolla-do she experienced in Yeosu, ultimately selecting the grassroots black bean tofu house as the top choice. She shared the efforts she put into the process, stating, 'I started at 3 a.m. and searched Yeosu from dawn.'
The owner who made the tofu herself pledged, 'I will work harder to serve delicious food. If many people come, I will make it even if it takes all night.' Pungja expressed strong trust and affection, saying, 'Please take good care of that quality and taste. It's real.'
In this Yeosu episode, Pungja remained unshaken by the controversies, capturing both taste and authenticity, leaving a deep impression on her fans and viewers.
Meanwhile, a restaurant that gained recognition as the 'top restaurant' in the Yeosu episode of 'Ttoganjip' faced a controversy over unkind service. The issue began with an exposure from an affected YouTuber, leading to the involvement of MC Pungja, two apologies from the restaurant, and statements from the parties involved, which appeared to resolve the situation. As the controversy grew, Yeosu City also intervened. Immediately after the controversy, Yeosu City visited the restaurant for a reality check and announced friendly training, also implementing administrative guidance for all restaurants in the area.
'Ttoganjip' had previously deleted the video and recalled flyers after revealing the relationship between the recommender and the restaurant owner in the Anyang episode. In the Yeosu episode, as Pungja personally confirmed, evaluations continue that she demonstrated a sense of responsibility for 'restaurant fairness.'
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